| Further Problems of Clifford | | 1935-08-11 | Book 15. Chapter 7. Father Barbour has fired Clifford due to his "lack of initiatve." Clifford is discouraged that he cannot find a job. The program uses an Australian cast. The date, story title and "book and chapter" information is subject to correction. |
| A New Incident in the Matter of Irene Franklin | | 1941-12-07 | Red Net Pearl Harbor Coverage. Part 15. 8:30 to 9:00 P. M. Book 40, Chapter 10. Paul reads some good advice about building character. Father Barbour makes a very bad assumption while in a jewelry store with Irene and Clifford. The program begins (1:05) and ends with news bulletins: "The battle of the Pacific has started." |
| The Last of 1941 | | 1941-12-28 | Book 40, Chapter 13 (final). Will 1941 be, "the curtain raiser on a new dark age?' A family discussion about the war, on New Year's Eve. Stories are told of the French popcorn balls and of Brutus Barber. Betty is expecting! |
| The Rest of the Night | | 1942-09-06 | Book 43. Chapter 10. Prowlers at the Sky Ranch. Spies? Paul reads a commentary from "The New Yorker" about "treason." Nikki has gone on "government business." |
| One Man's Family | | 1942-11-15 | Book 44. Chapter 7 (?). The family talks about helping the Europeans victimized by Nazi Germany. "Two Way Passage" by Louis Adamic is highly recommended. A visit to Father Barbour's garden. Sharon Ann has been hurt! The final 12:52 of the program only. |
| Thanksgiving at the Diary Ranch | | 1942-11-22 | Book 44. Chapter 8. A roll call of the entire Barbour family. A walk before Thanksgiving dinner to whet the appetite. The first 14:00 of the show only. |
| Family Reunion With Marine Jack Barbour | | 1943-05-02 | Book 46. Chapter 4. |
| Further Preparations for Claudia's Departure | | 1943-08-15 | Book 47. Chapter 6. |
| Claudia Says Goodbye to Her Family | | 1943-08-29 | Book 47. Chapter 8. |
| The Strength and the Glory of the Human Spirit | | 1943-11-07 | Book 48. Chapter 5. Joan is recuperating from pneumonia. The family is in mourning over the reported death of Claudia. A practical nurse named Mrs. Wilder arrives. She's not in such great shape herself. Paul visits Joan in the hospital. |
| Lieutenant Jack Barbour Leaves for the Pacific | | 1945-05-29 | Book 54. Chapter 9. |
| One Man's Family Celebrates Its Fifteenth Anniversary | | 1947-04-27 | Book 62. Chapter 5. The program title has also been referred to as, "The Barbours Celebrate Fifteen Years On The Air." See cat. #106753 for the start of the program's 15th year on the air (April 28, 1946). |
| Conclusion of a Treasure Hunt | | 1947-12-14 | Book 64. Chapter 12. |
| 'Twas the Night Before Christmas | | 1947-12-21 | Book 64. Chapter 13. |
| New Year's Eve With the Barbour Clan | | 1947-12-28 | Book 64. Chapter 14. |
| The Dying Fires of Europe | | 1948-01-04 | Book 65. Chapter 1. |
| Teddy Barbour After Two Years | | 1948-01-11 | Book 65. Chapter 2. |
| Father Barbour Consults His Lawyer | | 1948-04-30 | Book 130. Chapter 23. Father Barbour consults with Jack about that letter from the Department Of Motor Vehicles. He has been summoned for a hearing. |
| The Mysterious Rexford Frome | | 1948-08-08 | Book 67. Chapter 6, part 2. |
| Triplets and Redheads | | 1949-02-13 | Book 69. Chapter 7. While the family enjoys the new babies, Clifford rebels. |
| San Francisco Answers Back | | 1949-07-03 | Book 70, Chapter 14. Joan is moving in with Paul and will start to work at the airport. A discussion of human dignity between Hank and his father. Hank learns more about Irene. Will the Barbours move to Los Angeles? The system cue has been deleted. |
| A Reintroduction to the Barbours | | 1949-07-04 | Book 71, Chapter 1. The first broadcast after the program moved from Sunday to Monday. The characters on the program are re-introduced...literally. A must-listen for an overview of the Barbour family tree. |
| Two Lost Barbours Begin to Find Happiness | | 1949-07-11 | Book 71, Chapter 2. Clifford has to assert himself with Skippy and his noisey scooter. Count the number of times Father Barbour says, "Huh?" Joan has a date with Ken, a young man who works at the airport. |
| Roberta Evans Begins to Sense a Rival | | 1949-07-18 | Book 71, Chapter 3. Father Barbour has his doubts about Ken, a "grease monkey" at the airport, that Joan has gone out with. Skippy is afraid that his father is going to marry Roberta. |
| Definite Progress in Family Relations | | 1949-07-25 | Book 71, Chapter 4. Suggestions in the ether, a scooter ride for Father Barbour leads to a slight accident. The program concludes with the reading of a letter from a listener who praises the show and urges some sponsor to underwrite the production. |
| Father Barbour's Aching Bones | | 1949-08-01 | Book 71, Chapter 5. Mail call at the Sky Ranch. Roberta Evans has made an excuse to not return to the ranch. Father Barbour reads a letter from Pinky at the lumber camp. A visit to the doctor. |
| Father Barbour Predicts the Worst | | 1949-08-08 | Book 71, Chapter 6. The story title is apparently given by the announcer in error, see the progam of August 14, 1949 (cat. #71200). Father Barbour thinks Joan may not be telling the truth about Mary Smith. When Joan stays out all night, Father Barbour says, "I told you so!" |
| Father Barbour Predicts the Worst | | 1949-08-15 | Book 71, Chapter 7. Joan and her date are still missing. Their car and clothes are found by the beach. At last, Joan is found and is o.k. The system cue has been deleted. |
| A Very, Very Tough Stepfather, Indeed | | 1949-08-22 | Book 71, Chapter 8. The announcer says, "Chapter 6," but the story line follows chapter 7. Father Barbour is still convinced that Joan has done something wrong and should be returned to the Sky Ranch. |
| Father Barbour's Rampage and What Came of It | | 1949-08-29 | Book 71, Chapter 9. Hazel confronts Father Barbour after the comb and brush incident. Father Barbour apologizes to the family...almost. |
| Father Barbour and the Eavesdropping Episode | | 1949-09-05 | Book 71, Chapter 10. Joan tries to get permission to have Kenny Arthur visit her at the Sky Ranch. Father Barbour becomes a changed man! What did he overhear? |
| A Homemade Bread and Applesauce Peace Offering | | 1949-09-12 | Book 71. Chapter 11. Paul gives Cliff some good advice. A new viewpoint. Father Barbour has overheard a private conversation. "He's as mad as he can be." It's his heart that's broken about Margaret thoughtless statement. Preparing Father Barbour for a visit from Ken, "the grease monkey." |
| The Return of the Second Assistant Cook | | 1949-09-19 | Book 71, Chapter 12. A letter from Pinky is read aloud by Father Barbour to the family. Pinky arrives in a taxi while the family is gathered...very wealthy! |
| End of a Summer Saga | | 1949-09-26 | Book 71, Chapter 13. The Barbour summer holiday has ended, now where is Father Barbour's hammock? Joan finds out what a mother's for. An announcement is made that the show is moving to Sundays on October 2, 1949. |
| Father Barbour and His Three Sons | | 1949-10-02 | Book 72, Chapter 1. Joan makes breakfast for her mother and stepfather. Pinky is going to try out for the debating team. He also has a new girlfriend named Iris Rand...and she's some lady! |
| Clifford Delves Into His Past | | 1949-10-09 | Book 72, Chapter 2. Children's books from the closet. Clifford remembers an incident from the past...a carnival by the Sky Ranch. Joan has her doubts about her parents. Paul re-assures her. |
| Father Barbour Gets Left Behind | | 1949-10-16 | Book 72, Chapter 3. A quiet night at home with the family? Not this family! A nighttime ice box raid occurs at midnight. |
| A New Twist to an Old Story | | 1949-10-23 | Book 72, Chapter 4. A family luncheon is delayed by Father Barbour, who had a run-in with Rex Frome, "Claudia's man in the red shirt." What's he up to? |
| Family Reaction to Rexford Frome | | 1949-10-30 | Book 72, Chapter 5. Mr. Frome has introduced himself to Joan...and given her a wristwatch with diamonds! Clifford feels the need to get a job and asks Paul for advice. Paul and Joan visit Mr. Frome and return the watch. |
| Rex Frome Invades the Barbours | | 1949-11-06 | Book 72, Chapter 6. Mr. Frome seems to be more involved with the Barbour family, much to the displeasure of Father Barbour. Claudia, who used to be in love with Frome, is feeling very uneasy. Frome visits and has a chat with Paul. |
| Paul Meets the Lady in the Case | | 1949-11-13 | Book 72, Chapter 7. Jack wants to join a Wednesday night bowling league. Meanwhile, Betty has six little daughters to take care of. Paul is going to meet Frome's beautiful sister...and she's a widow. |
| The Dinner That Was Interrupted | | 1949-11-20 | Book 72, Chapter 8. Margaret is missing, Father Barbour thinks the worst of the Fromes. The friendship between Paul and Frome's sister is deepening. What's wrong with Mother Barbour? |
| Dr. Thompson Opens Paul's Eyes | | 1949-11-27 | Book 72, Chapter 9. Mother Barbour is sick in bed. Dr. Thompson thinks her problem is Paul's relationship with Rex Frome's sister. Why is Paul so grim? He's obviously in love! |
| The Family Must Make Its Decision | | 1949-12-04 | Book 72, Chapter 10. Father Barbour has only one thing on his mind: his disapproval of Paul's romance with Christine. Paul chafes under Father Barbour's constant criticisms. |
| Clifford Defies the Lightning | | 1949-12-11 | Book 72, Chapter 11. Clifford confronts Father Barbour on behalf of Paul and Christine. The system cue has been deleted. |
| A Touch of Christmas Spirit | | 1949-12-18 | Book 72, Chapter 12. |
| Christmas Morning at the Barbour's | | 1949-12-25 | Book 72, Chapter 13. Father Barbour resolves not to be difficult to live with in 1950. The family prepares for a long distance call from Nicky in London. |
| What Does the Future Hold? | | 1950-01-01 | Book 73, Chapter 1. Hank has forgotten to mail his grandfather's letter...for seven months! Musings on New Year's Eves. Mother Barbour reads the future in the cards. |
| Paul Makes a Decision | | 1950-01-08 | Book 73, Chapter 2. Jack and Betty Barbour have a revealing conversation. Paul retains his privacy about Christine Abbot. Paul and Christine decide to set the date and announce their marriage to the family. |
| Marriage Plans Are Revealed | | 1950-01-15 | Book 73, Chapter 3. A phone call from Nicky fails to go through. Where in London is he? A search for a thermometer leads to a bent fender. Paul tells Joan that he's going to get married. |
| The Sinister Shadow of Rexford Frome | | 1950-01-22 | Book 73, Chapter 4. Claudia hasn't heard from Nicky in seven days. Rexford Frome makes Christine promise not to marry Paul for six months. Father Barbour makes peace with Paul. |
| So Near and Yet So Far | | 1950-01-29 | Book 73, Chapter 5. Father Barbour begins the program by announcing that because of letters from listeners, the program will have a new sponsor in two weeks. The identity of this sponsor is not revealed. Sharon Ann is in bed with chicken pox...and Jack Barbour has it too! Pinky is sure that "everything depends on timing." Christine has suddenly left town...on a concert tour. |
| Events Leading Up to Celebration | | 1950-02-05 | Book 73, Chapter 6. Advice to Father Barbour: "to the old, give a tender mouse." Pinky has attended a fraternity rushing party: "pride goeth before a fall." "Paul Barbour" announces that starting next Sunday, the program will be sponsored by Miles Laboratories. |
| A Day of Jubilation | | 1950-02-12 | Book 73, Chapter 7. "Paul" appears before the story to introduce the program's new sponsor. It's Father Barbour's seventy fifth birthday. At last, a letter from Nicky...followed by a phone call from Nicky. Christine will be out of town for some time. Teddy has written to Paul. |
| Father Barbour Contemplates a Wedding Gift | | 1950-02-19 | Book 73, Chapter 8. The Frome house has been closed up! Father Barbour is thinking about buying a vacant lot in Seacliff for Paul and Christine. |
| Concerts and a Brother Versus a Marriage | | 1950-02-26 | Book 73, Chapter 9. Judge Hunter reviews the inheritance of Joan. Paul has flown to New Orleans to be with Christine, but she seems to be heading for a European tour. |
| Paul Comes Home | | 1950-03-05 | Book 73, Chapter 10. Jack's financial problems are eased by Father Barbour...sort of. Pinky would like to be Joan's personal manager. A letter from Christine arrives with bad news. |
| What Happened in New Orleans | | 1950-03-12 | Book 73, Chapter 11. Pinky tells Jack about all his mistakes. Nicky will soon return from England. Joan has made the local gossip column. Paul reveals that Rexford Frome acted crazily while Paul was in New Orleans. |
| An Approaching Fortune Casts Its Shadow | | 1950-03-19 | Book 73, Chapter 12. Judge Hunter is concerned about that gossip column about Joan. Sharon Ann loses a tooth. A trip is planned to the Sky Ranch. A society editor calls for an interview with Joan. |
| Meet Mr. Joseph Crayton | | 1950-03-26 | Book 73, Chapter 13. Claudia welcomes Nicky home from England. Clifford is depressed about his lack of a job. The family receives a visit from Joseph Crayton, the artist. |
| Joan Makes a Confession | | 1950-04-02 | Book 74, Chapter 1. Joan is now eighteen years old and begins to receive her inheritance. Pinky is right there, trying to sell her a British sports car. Joan seems to be interested in Joseph Crayton, the artist. |
| Father Barbour Has a Caller | | 1950-04-09 | Book 74, Chapter 2. Joan has a chip on her shoulder about artist Joseph Creighton. Teddy writes to Mother and Father Barbour to find out what really happened to Paul and Christine. Margaret has made her first conquest. Father Barbour is being sued...by Rexford Frome! |
| Henry Barbour, Defendant | | 1950-04-16 | Book 74, Chapter 3. Rexford Frome is suing Father Barbour for trespassing on his property. All Father Barbour was doing was cleaning up Frome's property! Judge Hunter visits for some legal advice...and Father Barbour doesn't like it one bit! |
| This Job of Parenting | | 1950-04-23 | Book 74, Chapter 4. Hazel and Nikki are frustrated with Joan's fascination with Joseph Crayton. She wants several hunded dollars from her trust fund and asks Paul for advice. Father Barbour has reached a decision about the lawsuit. Joan gets angry at Jack and Betty! |
| Joseph Crayton, Fraud or Genius? | | 1950-04-30 | Book 74, Chapter 5. A show that begins the show's nineteenth year of broadcasting. Paul and Nicolette watch the sunset together. Joan visits Joseph Crayton in his studio. |
| Paul's Letter to Teddy | | 1950-05-07 | Book 74, Chapter 6. Nicki and Claudia are concerned that Joan has seen Crayton (the artist) in his stduio. Margaret tells Father Barbour that she wants to be a "Pep Cat." Pinky has cleaned the garage...or has he? Jack and Betty prepare to attend a banquet. And that's how it is with the Barbours. |
| Joan Talks Things Over | | 1950-05-14 | Book 74, Chapter 7. Pinky is going to have to go to summer school. Joan tells Paul that Joe Crayton (the artist) made a fool of her. Jack has gotten a raie...and is immediately $2000 in debt. |
| An Evening on the Terrace | | 1950-05-21 | Book 74, Chapter 8. The family gathers to enjoy the twilight. Joan's meeting with Joseph Crayton is discussed. Father Barbour rails against juvenile delinquents. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Jack Overwhelms Betty | | 1950-05-28 | Book 74, Chapter 9. Margaret has a talk with Father Barbour about school and boys. Joan is most annoyed with Pinky and his big mouth. Jack has a present for Betty...a winter coat. It's just awful! Rexford Frome is going to give us trouble yet! |
| That Crayton Man Again | | 1950-06-04 | Book 74, Chapter 10. Sidney Stroats (an NBC Vice President) starts the program by announcing that this broadcast will be the last "One Man's Family" show as a weekly, half hour show. Starting tomorrow, the program will air five times per week, fifteen minutes per day. "Paul Barbour" reads a message from Carlton E. Morse. Jack does some birthday mathematics. Father Barbour is wrong about adolescents. An unexpected visit from Joseph Crayton leads to his offer to paint Joan's portrait, a confrontation follows. An announcement is made that "The Truitts" will be heard in this time slot next week. |
| The Book of Joan | | 1950-06-07 | Book 75. Chapter 3. Joan complains to Jack about how the family is handling her inheritance. |
| The Book of Joan | | 1950-06-28 | Book 75, Chapter 18. Joan is very defensive about her fiance, Joseph. She accuses Claudia of being in love with Joseph. Rexford Frome has been caught as a stowaweay on a ship from Genoa. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-10 | Book 76, Chapter 1. Paul gets a call from Christine. She's grounded in Ireland, but Rexford Frome is definitely someone nearby. Did someone follow Hazel in the fog? |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-20 | Book 76, Chapter 9. Father Barbour has hired a night watchman because of the presence of Rexford Frome. Arnie Ganz, the watchman, is causing concern because of his past as a convict. He confesses that he's a forger! |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-21 | Book 76, chapter 10. The program was recorded on July 13, 1950 for playback on July 21, 1950. Paul has received a telegram from Christine and feels that he has to have a chat with Rexford Frome. A hostile confrontation between the two of them takes place. Paul reveals that at that moment, Christine is on a plane, heading towards San Francisco. The organ cues are not heard on this recording. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-24 | Book 76, Chapter 11. Christine Frome has arrived in town from Europe and calls Paul. She thinks it best to come over! The system cue has been deleted. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-25 | Book 76, Chapter 12. Paul and Christine meet in the fog and talk about her brother Rex, and their failed romance. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-26 | Book 76, Chapter 13. Betty has baked an anniversary cake for Jack, for what anniversary? Betty is quite annoyed with Christine. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-27 | Book 76, Chapter 14. Clifford and Paul await the arrival of Christine, with the help of Arnie Ganz. Christine calls to cancel the meeting. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-28 | Book 76, Chapter 15. A phone call from Rexford Frome is received. Christine is heard to say, "Rex, you're hurting me!" |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-07-31 | Book 76, Chapter 16. A visit from Wigglesworth, the portly attorney representing Rexford Frome. Frome offers Paul $5000 for the return of Christine's letter. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-08-02 | Book 76. Chapter 18. There was a prowler in the house last night; it was possibly Rexford Frome. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-08-03 | Book 76. Chapter 19. A prowler has visited the Barbours, Arnie Gans the night watchman was no help. Christine sends for her letters. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-08-04 | Book 76. Chapter 20. Paul, Christine, and jealous Rex have a confrontation with Christine's old love letters read aloud. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-08-07 | Book 76. Chapter 21. Paul's romance is just ending and he's gone to the Sky Ranch. |
| The Book of Rexford Frome | | 1950-08-11 | Book 76. Chapter 25. Was it a time bomb? We'll never know why the Frome mansion burned to the ground! Christine and Rex Frome were not in the house and are safe in New York, en route to London. The program is the end of Book 76 and Paul's romance with Christine. Father Barbour has hurt his leg! |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-08-14 | Book 77. Chapter 1. Hazel confronts Father Barbour about his hurting leg. After shouting at Hazel, Henry gives Dr. Thompson an argument on the phone. |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-08-17 | Book 77. Chapter 4. The pain in Father Barbour's knee soesn't seem to be getting any better. There's a good reason why the pain pills aren't working! |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-08-24 | Book 77. Chapter 9. Father Barbour has returned from the hospital after an unusual, difficult, amazing operation. Listen, and he'll tell you all about it. |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-08-25 | Book 77. Chapter 10. Father Barbour refuses to apologize to Dr. Thompson, but after doing so under duress, receives a present of crutches in the mail! Is Teddy in love? |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-08-28 | Book 77. Chapter 11. Father Barbour tries to use his crutches. Opening and closing themes deleted. |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-08-29 | Book 77. Chapter 12. Father Barbour finally bends his knee. The organ themes have been deleted. |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-08-30 | Book 77. Chapter 13. Judge Hunter visits Father Barbour recovering from his knee operation. |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-08-31 | Book 77. Chapter 14. |
| The Book of Henry | | 1950-09-01 | Book 77. Chapter 15. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-04 | Book 78. Chapter 1. Father Barbour has invited Elwood Giddings to be a houseguest. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-05 | Book 78. Chapter 2. Teddy's secret engagement isn't much of a secret. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-06 | Book 78. Chapter 3. Even though Father Barbour is trying to squash it, rumors of the engagement are spreading. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-07 | Book 78. Chapter 4. Elwood suspects his secret is getting around. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-08 | Book 78. Chapter 5. Teddy has returned home from Germany, but doesn't announce the engagement. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-11 | Book 78. Chapter 6. The story of the engagement is printed in the paper and the secret is out. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-12 | Book 78. Chapter 7. The truth is revealed that Elwood and Teddy aren't really engaged. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-13 | Book 78. Chapter 8. Teddy confesses to Paul that she's not sure she really loves Elwood. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-14 | Book 78. Chapter 9. Elwood has left the Barbour's house and is living in a hotel. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-15 | Book 78. Chapter 10. Elwood finally presents an engagement ring to Teddy, who breaks down in tears. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-18 | Book 78. Chapter 11. Father Barbour is making plans for the wedding, a priest has been invited. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-19 | Book 78. Chapter 12. Teddy puts off setting a wedding date and returns prematurely to work at the hospital. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-20 | Book 78. Chapter 13. Elwood spends the night with Jack and Betty and bores them to tears. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-21 | Book 78. Chapter 14. It's obvious Teddy is trying to avoid Elwood, she even forgets to wear his ring. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-22 | Book 78. Chapter 15. Elwood has purchased a business and home for himself and Teddy. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-25 | Book 78. Chapter 16. Elwood shows Teddy their new home and she doesn't like it one bit. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-26 | Book 78. Chapter 17. (even though the announcer says Chapter 16) Father Barbour tries to talk Teddy into liking the new house. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-27 | Book 78. Chapter 18. Teddy tells Paul her true feelings about Elwood, but decides to marry him anyway. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-28 | Book 78. Chapter 19. Teddy and Elwood finally break off their engagement. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-09-29 | Book 78. Chapter 20. Elwood has suffered a heart attack. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-10-02 | Book 78. Chapter 21. Teddy has been visiting Elwood in the hospital and they become re-engaged. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-10-03 | Book 78. Chapter 22. Teddy and Elwood have finally gotten married, but Teddy isn't able to start her honeymoon. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-10-04 | Book 78. Chapter 23. Teddy returns from the hospital, but still isn't able to start her honeymoon. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-10-05 | Book 78. Chapter 24. Because of a misunderstanding, the honeymoon is put off one more day. |
| The Book of Teddy | | 1950-10-06 | Book 78. Chapter 25. Alone in the honeymoon suite, Teddy is called away to Korea before the marriage can be consummated. The last episode of Book 78. |
| Plans for a Belated Honeymoon | | 1950-10-09 | Book 79. Chapter 1. Father Barbour finds out that his son Jack has not received his expected promotion. |
| More Plans for a Belated Honeymoon | | 1950-10-10 | Book 79. Chapter 2. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Father Barbour Talks to Jack | | 1950-10-11 | Book 79. Chapter 3. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Betty and Her Fifteen Day Diet | | 1950-10-12 | Book 79. Chapter 4. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Teddy Goes to See Paul | | 1950-10-13 | Book 79. Chapter 5. |
| Nicollette Consoles Betty | | 1950-10-16 | Book 79. Chapter 6. |
| Betty's Long Vigil | | 1950-10-17 | Book 79. Chapter 7. |
| Jack Plans a Trip | | 1950-10-18 | Book 79. Chapter 8. |
| Paul Goes to See Nicollette | | 1950-10-19 | Book 79. Chapter 9. |
| Jack Reports on His Trip | | 1950-10-20 | Book 79. Chapter 10. |
| Pinky's Status at Stanford Gets Shaky | | 1950-10-23 | Book 79. Chapter 11. |
| Pinky's Troubles Begin | | 1950-10-24 | Book 79. Chapter 12. |
| Pinky Calls on His Uncle Paul | | 1950-10-25 | Book 79. Chapter 13. |
| Pinky Appeals to His Brother Hank | | 1950-10-26 | Book 79. Chapter 14. |
| The Girl With the Big Automobile | | 1950-10-27 | Book 79. Chapter 15. |
| Pinky Faces the Music | | 1950-10-30 | Book 80. Chapter 1. |
| Henry Confronts His Grandson | | 1950-10-31 | Book 80. Chapter 2. |
| Pinky's Lot Is Not a Happy One | | 1950-11-01 | Book 80. Chapter 3. |
| Pinky Is Faced With Work | | 1950-11-02 | Book 80. Chapter 4. |
| Pinky's First Day of Slavery | | 1950-11-03 | Book 80. Chapter 5. |
| You Can Lead a Horse to Water, but... | | 1950-11-06 | Book 80. Chapter 6. |
| Oh, My Aching Back | | 1950-11-07 | Book 80. Chapter 7. |
| The Girl With a Million Bucks | | 1950-11-08 | Book 80. Chapter 8. |
| Up From Slavery | | 1950-11-09 | Book 80. Chapter 9. |
| Hazel Comes to Paul | | 1950-11-10 | Book 80. Chapter 10. The story title may be "What Will Pinky Do Next?" |
| Pinky Returns to Bondage | | 1950-11-13 | Book 80. Chapter 11. |
| Pinky's Date With Eunice | | 1950-11-14 | Book 80. Chapter 12. |
| Pinky Discloses His Wedding Plans | | 1950-11-15 | Book 80. Chapter 13. |
| Pinky Envisions a Rosy Future | | 1950-11-16 | Book 80. Chapter 14. |
| Eunice's Father Interviews Pinky | | 1950-11-17 | Book 80. Chapter 15. |
| Pinky Makes His Decision | | 1950-11-20 | Book 80. Chapter 16. |
| What's Happening With Teddy and Elwood | | 1950-11-21 | Book 80. Chapter 17. |
| Teddy Visits the Family Home | | 1950-11-22 | Book 80. Chapter 18. |
| Elwood Comes to Dinner at Jack's House | | 1950-11-23 | Book 80. Chapter 19. |
| Paul Discusses Teddy With Nicolette | | 1950-11-24 | Book 80. Chapter 20. |
| Teddy and Elwood at Home | | 1950-11-27 | Book 81. Chapter 1. |
| News From Pinky | | 1950-11-28 | Book 81. Chapter 2. |
| Teddy Comes to Spend the Night | | 1950-11-29 | Book 81. Chapter 3. |
| Paul Goes to See Elwood | | 1950-11-30 | Book 81. Chapter 4. |
| A Marriage at the Crossroads | | 1950-12-01 | Book 81. Chapter 5. |
| Father Barbour Fears the Worst | | 1950-12-04 | Book 81. Chapter 6. |
| Teddy Confides in Maudie | | 1950-12-05 | Book 81. Chapter 7. |
| Paul Meets Maudie Pemberton | | 1950-12-06 | Book 81. Chapter 8. |
| Father Barbour Visits Elwood | | 1950-12-07 | Book 81. Chapter 9. |
| Paul Gets in Touch With Teddy | | 1950-12-08 | Book 81. Chapter 10. |
| Teddy Makes a Further Decision | | 1950-12-11 | Book 81. Chapter 11. |
| Elwood Calls on Teddy | | 1950-12-12 | Book 81. Chapter 12. |
| Maudie Makes a Date for Teddy | | 1950-12-13 | Book 81. Chapter 13. |
| Henry Hears Some Shocking News | | 1950-12-14 | Book 81. Chapter 14. |
| Father Barbour Meets Maudie | | 1950-12-15 | Book 81. Chapter 15. |
| A Lost and Lonely Girl | | 1950-12-18 | Book 81. Chapter 16. |
| Father Barbour Questions Teddy | | 1950-12-19 | Book 81. Chapter 17. |
| Teddy Goes to the Sky Ranch | | 1950-12-20 | Book 81. Chapter 18. |
| Paul Speaks His Mind | | 1950-12-21 | Book 81. Chapter 19. |
| Teddy Encounters Elwood | | 1950-12-22 | Book 81. Chapter 20. |
| Christmas at the Barbours | | 1950-12-25 | Book 81. Chapter 21. |
| Teddy Moves Back Home | | 1950-12-26 | Book 81. Chapter 22. |
| Maudie Calls at the Family Home | | 1950-12-27 | Book 81. Chapter 23. |
| Teddy Hears From Elwood | | 1950-12-28 | Book 81. Chapter 24. |
| Teddy Gets Some Shocking News | | 1950-12-29 | Book 81. Chapter 25. |
| Clifford Makes a Resolution | | 1951-01-01 | Book 82. Chapter 1. |
| Clifford Continues His Quest for Work | | 1951-01-03 | Book 82. Chapter 3. Clifford's 1st day of job hunting isn't much of a success. The story titled is deduced. |
| Henry Goes to Maudie About Clifford | | 1951-01-04 | Book 82. Chapter 4. |
| The Conquering Hero | | 1951-01-05 | Book 82. Chapter 5. |
| A Family Celebration | | 1951-01-08 | Book 82. Chapter 6. |
| Clifford Tells Maudie Where He Stands | | 1951-01-09 | Book 82. Chapter 7. |
| The Man Who Didn't Come to Dinner | | 1951-01-10 | Book 82. Chapter 8. |
| Clifford Plans a Party | | 1951-01-11 | Book 82. Chapter 9. |
| No Maudie, No Work | | 1951-01-12 | Book 82. Chapter 10. |
| Clifford Gets a Promotion | | 1951-01-15 | Book 82. Chapter 11. |
| Henry Visits Clifford's Office | | 1951-01-16 | Book 82. Chapter 12. |
| Maudie Invites Paul to Dinner | | 1951-01-17 | Book 82. Chapter 13. |
| Clifford Plays Santa Claus | | 1951-01-18 | Book 82. Chapter 14. |
| Henry Puts a Proposition to Clifford | | 1951-01-19 | Book 82. Chapter 15. |
| Henry Decides to Close a Deal | | 1951-01-22 | Book 82. Chapter 16. |
| Personality vs. Sweat | | 1951-01-23 | Book 82. Chapter 17. |
| Fanny Signs on the Dotted Line | | 1951-01-24 | Book 82. Chapter 18. |
| Harper and Barbour | | 1951-01-26 | Book 82. Chapter 20. Clifford's first day on the job. The story title is deduced. |
| Clifford Puts Over a Big Deal | | 1951-01-29 | Book 82. Chapter 21. |
| The Engagement Ring | | 1951-01-31 | Book 82. Chapter 23. Henry gives to Clifford Aunt Isabel's old engagement ring. The story title is deduced. |
| Clifford the Triple Threat Man | | 1951-02-01 | Book 82. Chapter 24. |
| Maudie Gives Clifford an Answer | | 1951-02-02 | Book 82. Chapter 25. |
| A Rejected Suitor Is Not a Happy Man | | 1951-02-05 | Book 82. Chapter 26. |
| Henry Barbour, Realtor | | 1951-02-06 | Book 82. Chapter 27. |
| Clifford Speaks Up to Mr. Harper | | 1951-02-23 | Book 83. Chapter 10. Clifford walks out of the real estate office. The story title is deduced. |
| Margaret Uses Clifford's Car As a Lure | | 1951-02-28 | Book 83. Chapter 13. Clifford decides to give up the Real Estate business and Margaret's boyfriend wrecks his car. The story title is deduced. |
| Clifford Has Two Dates at Once | | 1951-03-01 | Book 83. Chapter 14. |
| Doctor Thompson's Visit | | 1951-03-06 | Book 83. Chapter 17. Father Barbour is tricked into having a medical examination. The story title is deduced. |
| Margaret's Quest for Material for the Family Scrapbook | | 1951-03-22 | Book 84. Chapter 4. Eunice has jilted Pinky. The story title is deduced. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Pinky Missing From the Lumber Mill | | 1951-03-26 | Book 84. Chapter 6. Pinky joins the Navy and leaves his job. The story title has been deduced. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Pinky Murray, Seaman Recruit | | 1951-03-27 | Book 84. Chapter 7. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Jack Is Worried About Nicolette | | 1951-03-28 | Book 84. Chapter 8. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Fanny Comes to Clifford's Rescue | | 1951-03-29 | Book 84. Chapter 9. The system cue has been deleted. |
| A Pilgrimage to San Diego | | 1951-03-30 | Book 84. Chapter 10. The system cue has been deleted. |
| The Pilgrim's Return | | 1951-04-02 | Book 84. Chapter 11. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Nicolette Divulges Her Plans | | 1951-04-03 | Book 84. Chapter 12. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Paul Visits Maudie | | 1951-04-05 | Book 84. Chapter 14. Paul has dinner at Maudie Pemberton's. The story title has been deduced. |
| Father Barbour's Big Surprise | | 1951-04-06 | Book 84. Chapter 15. |
| A Farewell Party | | 1951-04-09 | Book 84. Chapter 16. |
| A Report From Pinky | | 1951-04-10 | Book 84. Chapter 17. |
| Clifford and Paul Talk It Out | | 1951-04-11 | Book 84. Chapter 18. |
| Clifford Finds Employment | | 1951-04-12 | Book 84. Chapter 19. |
| Paul Goes to See Elwood | | 1951-04-13 | Book 84. Chapter 20. |
| A Pending Divorce | | 1951-04-16 | Book 84. Chapter 21. |
| Henry Is Faced With the Inevitable | | 1951-04-17 | Book 84. Chapter 22. |
| The Plumber Cometh | | 1951-04-18 | Book 84. Chapter 23. |
| Clifford Barbour, Baby Sitter | | 1951-04-19 | Book 84. Chapter 24. |
| When It Rains, It Pours | | 1951-04-20 | Book 84. Chapter 25. |
| The Unhappy Co-Ed | | 1951-04-23 | Book 85. Chapter 1. Joan is unhappy at college and tells Paul she wants her own apartment. |
| What Is Joan Up To, Anyway | | 1951-04-24 | Book 85. Chapter 2. |
| Claudia Has Doubts About Joan | | 1951-04-25 | Book 85. Chapter 3. |
| Nicky Asserts Himself | | 1951-04-26 | Book 85. Chapter 4. |
| Joan Takes Matters Into Her Own Hands | | 1951-04-27 | Book 85. Chapter 5. |
| About Toots Schultz | | 1951-05-02 | Book 85. Chapter 8. Toots Shultz has dinner with the Barbours. The story title has been deduced. |
| Joan Plans for Her Apartment | | 1951-05-03 | Book 85. Chapter 9. |
| Joan Cancels a Date | | 1951-05-04 | Book 85. Chapter 10. |
| The Boy in the Case | | 1951-05-07 | Book 85. Chapter 11. |
| Jack Lays Down the Law | | 1951-05-08 | Book 85. Chapter 12. |
| Toots in Pursuit of Knowledge | | 1951-05-09 | Book 85. Chapter 13. |
| Is It Miss Toots Shultz or Is It Mrs? | | 1951-05-10 | Book 85. Chapter 14. |
| A Marriage Is Dissolved | | 1951-05-11 | Book 85. Chapter 15. |
| The Path of Love Is Not Smooth | | 1951-05-14 | Book 85. Chapter 16. |
| Goodnight Mary Lou, Goodnight | | 1951-05-15 | Book 85. Chapter 17. |
| Ah, These Women | | 1951-05-16 | Book 85. Chapter 18. |
| Toots Takes a Night Off | | 1951-05-17 | Book 85. Chapter 19. |
| Claudia's Mounting Concern | | 1951-05-18 | Book 85. Chapter 20. |
| Meet James Beach | | 1951-05-21 | Book 85. Chapter 21. |
| Mother and Daughter Talk It Out | | 1951-05-22 | Book 85. Chapter 22. |
| Clifford's Promotion | | 1951-05-23 | Book 85. Chapter 23. |
| Young Attorney at Home | | 1951-05-24 | Book 85. Chapter 24. |
| Joan and Jim Beach | | 1951-05-25 | Book 85. Chapter 25. |
| Henry and Fanny at the Sky Ranch | | 1951-05-28 | Book 86. Chapter 1. |
| Clifford Gets in Deeper | | 1951-05-29 | Book 86. Chapter 2. |
| Pinky and Battleships | | 1951-05-30 | Book 86. Chapter 3. |
| More Responsibilty and Less Cash | | 1951-06-04 | Book 86, Chapter 6. Jack has been made a partner in the law firm. Pinky is planning to volunteer for submarine duty. Jim breaks off his relations with Joan...he's married! The story title is deduced. |
| One Man's Family | | 1951-10-22 | Book 90, Chapter 1. Joan writes to her uncle Paul that she's engaged to be married to Ross Farnsworth. Ross' mother is going to be a problem. |
| One Man's Family | | 1951-11-16 | Book 90, Chapter 15. Rehearsal recording. Clifford and Joan discuss the future. A promotional announcement for, "The Long, Long Trailer" by Clinton Twiss is worked into the script. The director interrupts and stops the recording at 8:55. |
| One Man's Family | | 1951-11-30 | Book 90, Chapter 25. The profgram was recorded November 23, 1951 for playback November 30, 1951. Hazel is depressed about the latest letter from Pinky; plans are made for a square dance. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-02-11 | Book #93, Chapter 1. What happened between Father Barbour and Mrs. Farnsworth? Father Barbour is sure that Joan's baby will be a boy, and that his name will be Paul. Hew also tells little Mary Lou that there will enough love for her brother when he arrives. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-02-12 | Book 93, Chapter 2. Margaret and Marvin have much to talk about. Marvin's poem has been rejected by a magazine. Margaret feels, "This just isn't home!" |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-04-25 | Book 94, Chapter 25. A rehearsal recording made April 18, 1952. Andrew is visiting for the weekend. The recording is interrupted by the director after 6:24. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-04-27 | The twentieth anniversary program. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-05-29 | Book 95, chapter 19. Recorded May 23, 1952 for playback on May 29th. A mother-in-law named Claudia has definite opinions about Joan's apartment. |
| At the Sky Ranch | | 1952-07-24 | Book 96, Chapter 29. Margaret practices diving into the Barbour family pool. Father Barbour sulks in his hammock. The story title is deduced. |
| At the Sky Ranch | | 1952-07-29 | Book 96, Chapter 32. Jack is tired after a horseback ride with the kids. The story title is deduced. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-08-29 | Book 97, Chapter 17. Father Barbour is working in the gardens and chatting with Mary Lou. Betty and Jack are trying for some time alone in the evening, but just then, Judge Hunter pays a visit. The recording has an opening slate, but the system cue was added live. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-09-03 | Recorded September 3, 1952 for broadcast on September 19, 1952. Women get the strangest ideas at times. The opening scene has Jack and Betty making drowsey conversation late at night. Even the listener is tempted to nod off. Paul has returned home from Japan for the first time in a year...and he's leaving again tomorrow. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-09-25 | Book 98, Chapter 3. Unedited tape, the announcer mispronounces the opening announcement and starts over. Father Barbour has been daydreaming of being on a tropical island with Paul. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-10-09 | The program was recorded on October 3, 1952. Jack's bills are piling up. Will there be another mouth to feed? |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-11-04 | Book 98. Chapter 32. Father Barbour reads a letter from Paul and finds out Teddy has won the Bronze Star. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-12-15 | Book 99. Chapter 21. Father Barbour has the Christmas spirit...a bit early. But he's also a bit late. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-12-16 | Book 99. Chapter 22. The "book 99" designation may be in error, but that's what the announcer says. This is the day...the day of the speech contest. Margaret is feeling very tall. |
| One Man's Family | | 1952-12-23 | Book 99. Chapter 27. Paul's plane is due to arrive so he can spend the holidays with the family. |
| One Man's Family | | 1953-01-12 | Book 100, chapter 6. In Jack Barbour's law office, Judge Hunter has not yet arrived and Mr. Loveland is impatient for his incorporation papers. Jack learns how not to tell the truth without lying. |
| One Man's Family | | 1953-01-27 | Book 100, Chapter 17. The recording was made January 22, 1953 for broadcast on January 27, 1953. Betty and Jack are having dinner with Mr. Loveland, and that's not good news to Father Barbour. Mr. Bain has offered to buy back the stock in his company. Father Barbour tries to get information about the company from Jack, and concudes that he may have come to the wrong conclusion. No system cue is heard. |
| One Man's Family | | 1953-01-27 | Book 100, Chapter7. Jack is working late again, Betty is left alone all evening...until Father Barber comes to call. |
| One Man's Family | | 1953-03-19 | Book 100, Chapter 56. Jack comes for a late-night visit. A reporter shows up as well to ask about the mail that's being stolen in the neighborhood. |
| Book 100, Chapter 62 | | 1953-03-31 | Paul is coming from the Sky Ranch for a visit. A letter is received from Pinky; the mailman is invited to stay and rest his feet. Pinky says that he may need some money...fast! Recorded March 26, 1953. |
| First Grown-Up Party | | 1953-04-10 | Book 101. Chapter 5. Hank's girlfriend is introduced to the family. The story title is deduced. |
| Penelope Takes Claudia's Car | | 1953-04-16 | Book 101. Chapter 9. Penny smashes the car after a wild ride and breaks her leg. The story title is deduced. |
| Paul Tries to Soften a Blow | | 1954-11-24 | Book 113, Chapter 18. Pinky plans big plans for his future, and for a stewardess. The date is approximate. |
| The Cure | | 1957-03-04 | Book 125, Chapter 46. Pinky, still not feeling very well, gets a visit from Greta. She not only cures Pinky, she becomes engaged to him! |
| Consider Makes Pinky a Final Proposition | | 1957-03-05 | Book 125, Chapter 47. Consider is leaving town...and none too soon! |
| Pinky and the Unsigned Document | | 1957-03-06 | Book 125, Chapter 48. Pinky has been cut out of Consider's will, and he has an ethical decision to make. After making the right choice, he plans to "disappear." |
| The Letter in the Wastebasket | | 1957-03-07 | Book 125, Chapter 49. Pinky hasn't shown up at work, then a note is found. Is he really going to live in Scotland, run a loom and eat oatmeal? The date is approximate. |
| Certified Mail for Barbour | | 1957-04-08 | Book 126, Chapter 16. A certified letter is returned to the post office, a phone call is received from Elko, Nevada. |
| Talk of a Wedding | | 1957-04-09 | Book 126, Chapter 17. Paul is flying Toni to New Jersey. The date is approximate. |
| Pinky in a Moment of Indiscretion | | 1957-04-10 | Book 126, Chapter 18. Pinky reveals Nicki's thoughts on marriage...to the wrong person! Claudia is somewhat upset. |
| Questionaire at Midnight | | 1957-04-11 | Book 126, Chapter 19. Pinky's been reading, "A Modern Marriage," at Greta's request. He takes a self-test from the book, and scores quite well...and so does Father Barbour! |
| Father Barbour Congratulates the Opposition | | 1957-04-29 | Book 126, Chapter 31. |
| A Crowded Day at the Barbours | | 1957-04-30 | Book 126, Chapter 32. |
| New Move in an Old Game | | 1957-05-01 | Book 126, Chapter 33. |
| The Forgotten Birthday | | 1957-05-02 | Book 126, Chapter 34. |
| The Son of Clifford Barbour | | 1957-06-10 | Book 126, Chapter 61. Andrew Barbour has returned from England for the first time since childhood. Pinky has inherited a fortune. |
| Jealousy Defined | | 1957-06-11 | Book 126, Chapter 62. Father Barbour makes dire predictions about the wedding. A gun has been found. The date is approximate. |
| Cousin Consider on the Defensive | | 1958-01-03 | Book 129. Chapter 4. A tea party with Father Barbour and cousin Consider in attendance. There's no love lost. |
| Jack Barbour and the Christmas Bills | | 1958-01-06 | Book 129. Chapter 5. In addition to the regular bills, a new washing machine will cost $500...on easy terms. The lady at the lecture bureau raises an eyebrow. |
| Consider Martin Paints the Town | | 1958-01-07 | Book 129. Chapter 6. Consider is off for a night on the town...with Claudia! Penny arranges a clandestine meeting. |
| Lady on a Diet | | 1958-01-08 | Book 129. Chapter 7. Betty has put on four pounds during the holidays, and is trying to get them off. She's going to fast for two days. |
| Claudia Encounters Competition | | 1958-01-09 | Book 129. Chapter 8. Claudia offers to resign. A tale from a busboy. |
| Claudia Faces Facts | | 1958-01-10 | Book 129. Chapter 9. Claudia has left a message on Paul's telephone answering machine. Penny has left on a weekend cruise, Clauida was not invited. Cluadia learns some hard facts from Paul. |
| The Message From Nicky | | 1958-01-13 | Book 129. Chapter 10. Penny has returned from the weekend cruise and tells Claudia that Paul phoned Nicky in Burma. Not true! |
| Lesson for Penelope | | 1958-01-14 | Book 129. Chapter 11. Penny is reluctant to see her uncle Paul, and with good reason! Paul has some stern advice. |
| The Farewell Gift | | 1958-01-15 | Book 129. Chapter 12. Choosing a book for the plane ride turns out to be a difficult task. Penelope is moving in while Claudia's away. |
| Belated Echo of New Year's Eve | | 1958-01-16 | Book 129. Chapter 13. "Fibber McGee and Molly" appear in a promotional announcement to say they're going to start appearing on "Monitor" this weekend. Joan's divorce has become final today. Consider Martin has passed out, too much "turning night into day!" |
| The Strange Case of Consider Martin | | 1958-01-17 | Book 129. Chapter 14. Consider Martin has been taken to the hospital...he is stil unconscious. |
| Call From Mr. Louis X. Coren | | 1958-01-20 | Book 129. Chapter 15. Mr. Coren is very much taken with Penelope. She is not at all interested, but then he visits and won't take "no" for an answer! |
| The Awakening | | 1958-01-21 | Book 129. Chapter 16. The program opening has been deleted. Mr. Coren is a very difficult man to get rid of. Cousin Consider Martin has awakened in the hospital. |
| The Interrupted Explanation | | 1958-01-22 | Book 129. Chapter 17. Pinky tries to talk with Consider Martin, who falls asleep while listening. |
| Out of Escrow and Into Trouble | | 1958-01-23 | Book 129. Chapter 18. Dan and Hazel Murray are moving, but only thirteen doors away. There's already trouble with the furnace...for a start! |
| Father Barbour Falls a Lap Behind | | 1958-01-24 | Book 129. Chapter 19. Joan has a harsh conversation with her husband-to-be. |
| Application of the Golden Rule | | 1958-01-27 | Book 129. Chapter 20. Penelope reads her letter to Mr. Coren. Jack tells Father Barbour his beliefs about child custody. |
| The Monster Tinted Green | | 1958-01-28 | Book 129. Chapter 21. Has Jack's speech flopped? |
| Henry Barbour's Bedside Manner | | 1958-01-29 | Book 129. Chapter 22. Consider Martin is still recovering from New Year's Eve. Is Pinky going to get a job? |
| Which Concerns a Housewarming | | 1958-01-30 | Book 129. Chapter 23. The program begins with a news bulletin about a plane crash. Mother Barbour hears about Bruce, a possible new romantic relationship for Joan. Father Barbour suggests a "house warming" present...literally. |
| Consider Martin Pays a Call | | 1958-02-03 | Book 129. Chapter 25. Father Barbour is sending a voicespondence tape to Clifford in Scotland on his new tape recorder. Consider warns Father Barbour that Pinky's been associating with the Chinese Communists. |
| Wet Matches in a Cave | | 1958-02-04 | Book 129. Chapter 26. The program starts with a news bulletin by Frank McGee. Is Pinky importing Chinese antiques? Is it legal? |
| A Mention of Chinese Jade | | 1958-02-05 | Book 129. Chapter 27. Betty is upset because Jack is to observant. Pinky is in over his head, but it's too complicated to worry about. |
| Pinky Offers a Gift of Charcoal in a Snowstorm | | 1958-02-06 | Book 129. Chapter 28. The program is preceded by a news bulletin by Dave Griffis, from Scranton. The moving process continues, it's the end of an era. Will Pinky live through the weekend? |
| Young Man in Grave Danger | | 1958-02-07 | Book 129. Chapter 29. A brief history of Pinky's antique Chinese jade import scheme. An anecdote from a bridge over the Rhine. Pinky comes in with lipstick on his cheek! |
| A Fortune for Pinky | | 1958-02-10 | Book 129. Chapter 30. A gift of carpets from Pinky. A check for $257,000 has been sent to Pinky, who is now in Seattle! |
| The Abrubt Departure of Consider Martin | | 1958-02-17 | Book 129. Chapter 35. Pinky's back from Seattle, a wealthy man. Condisder Martin doesn't want to hear about it, he's leaving the country. |
| Report From Idaho | | 1958-02-18 | Book 129. Chapter 36. The Duckworths have flown their own plane to Idaho, along with Dan. Pinky has investigated Duckworth, Consider Martin has reached Hawaii. The Duckworth plane is reported overdue. |
| News From a Ski Slope | | 1958-02-19 | Book 129. Chapter 37. The Duckworth plane is still missing, but Dan wasn't aboard. He's been skiing with "Babe," Mrs. Duckworth! The system cue has been eleted. |
| Call From the FBI | | 1958-02-20 | Book 129. Chapter 38. The Duckworth plane has been found, and everything's o. k. The FBI calls again...for Pinky. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Penelope Makes a Decision | | 1958-02-21 | Book 129. Chapter 39. Pinky calls the FBI back, then plans to go out with three girls! Penelope decides to stay in town...and meet a man! |
| Big News at the Barbours | | 1958-02-24 | Book 129. Chapter 40. Greta and Hank are announcing their engagement. Daniel has been appointed manager of the Duckworth stores...at $50,000 per year! The system cue has been deleted. |
| The Corporation Wife | | 1958-02-25 | Book 129. Chapter 41. Hazel calls from The Sun Valley Lodge. Pinky seems cheerful. Did he spend he night with the FBI? Hazel is unhappy with the Duckworths and being a company wife. The system cue has been deleted. |
| The Truth About Bruce Conrad | | 1958-02-26 | Book 129. Chapter 42. Penny wants out of the Barbour house. Paul fired Bruce for dereliction of duty and she's very upset. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Pinch Hitter Strikes Out | | 1958-02-27 | Book 129. Chapter 43. Jack has made a speech to the library association, and it wasn't much fun.n The system cue has been deleted. |
| The General Manager Returns | | 1958-02-28 | Book 129. Chapter 44. Daniel arrives home and is congratulated by the family. Hazel is none too pleased and took a different airplane. Hazel will "be there as required." |
| Beginning of a House Party | | 1958-03-03 | Book 129. Chapter 45. Claudia returns from Burma and is filled in on family developments. Paul tells Claudia about why Bruce Conrad was fired. Penelope has written to Bruce. The system cue has been deleted. |
| A Matter of Persuasion | | 1958-03-04 | Book 129. Chapter 46. Hank and Greta are to marry. She wants to move into a hotel. Pinky talks her out of it. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Sad Note From Consider Martin | | 1958-03-05 | Book 129. Chapter 47. An investment in the Duckworth Company? Not such a good idea. What were the six words Pinky used to convince Greta to stay? What's the matter with Consider? Pigs always lose! |
| Daniel Murray's Forced Air Furnace | | 1958-03-07 | Book 129. Chapter 49. The new and elaborate furnace is about to enter service. |
| Sing a Song of Six Words | | 1958-03-10 | Book 129. Chapter 50. What were the six words that convice Great to stay with Hank? Pinky said, "I'm in love with Cornelia Willingly." The date is mentioned as March 10th during the program. |
| A Time for Decision | | 1958-03-11 | Book 129. Chapter 51. Consider Martin has sold his property in Hawai9i and has left for Tahiti, and that's where Pinky is going. Claudia is going to monterey. The system cue has been deleted. |
| Acknowledgment of a Wedding Gift | | 1958-03-12 | Book 129. Chapter 52. Pinky feels that he must go to Consider Martin in Tahiti. The perfect response to an impolite "Thank You" note. The system cue has been deleted. |
| One Man's Family | | 1958-03-14 | Book 129, Chapter 54. "The trouble with Andy." |
| Report From Pebble Beach | | 1958-03-17 | Book 129. Chapter 55. Father Barbour gives some unwanted advice...and get some. |
| Lost in the Fog | | 1958-03-18 | Book 129. Chapter 56. Greta has news from Norway. No one has seen Father Barbour since he went for a walk on a foggy day. Sirens are heard! |
| An Eight-Car Collision | | 1958-03-19 | Book 129. Chapter 57. Father Barbour has been in a traffic accident. How old is he anyway? |
| The Truth About Andy | | 1958-03-20 | Book 129. Chapter 58. Margaret comes for a visit and reveals to Father Barbour this his grandson Andrew is seeing a young widow...who cannot have children! The system cue has been deleted. |
| The Visit to Berkeley | | 1958-03-21 | Book 129. Chapter 59. Father Barbour visits his grandson. Penelope's friend Bruce is seeing another woman, and she doesn't know it. |
| One Man's Family | | 1958-04-04 | Book 130, Chapter 5. "Married by money." |
| A Front Page Party | | 1958-04-11 | Book 130. Chapter 10. A large party is about to begin...with one hundred and two guests! Even Louis Corwin, the ex-wrestler, has shown up...and won't leave! Then, the police arrive! |
| A Date With Mr. Mannington | | 1958-04-18 | Book 130. Chapter 15. |
| A Letter to a Motorist From the D.I.A. | | 1958-04-29 | Book 130. Chapter 22. Mr. Duckworth has died. Father Barbour is ignoring that letter from the Motor Vehicle Department. |
| Claudia Tunes Up the Second Fiddle | | 1958-05-16 | Book 130. Chapter 35. |
| A Letter From Greta | | 1958-05-30 | Book 130, Chapter 45. Jack calls Paul...about the wedding. Hazel has a secret. Mary Lou sits on the sea wall with Hank with more plans. |
| One Man's Family | | 1958-06-01 | Book 130, Chapter 60 "The bouncing check.". June, 1958: correct date. |
| The Woman Who Stole a Man | | 1958-07-14 | Book 131. Chapter 10. Jack visits Hazel; Penelope is monopolizing David. Claudia gets an apology from Betty. |
| A Call to the FBI | | 1958-07-15 | Book 131. Chapter 11. A strange phone call leads to the summoning of the police. An intruder with a French accent is captured! |
| Conference With David Norrich | | 1958-07-16 | Book 131. Chapter 12. "A Communist hireling" has broken into the Barbour household. David bemoans the fact that the Communists haven't yet been run out of France. Father Barbour is "needed" in town. |
| The Danger of the Middle Years | | 1958-07-17 | Book 131. Chapter 13. Betty and Jack have been maried twenty-one years...and are having a fight. Father Barbour is "the last leaf on the bough." |
| Sharon Versus Penelope and Vice Versa | | 1958-07-18 | Book 131. Chapter 14. Sharon, all dressed up, comes up against David and Penelope. |
| Claudia Dreams of a Royal Wedding | | 1958-07-21 | Book 131. Chapter 15. Is Penelope getting interesting in David romantically? She predicts that he will propose tomorrow! |
| Almost a Princess | | 1958-07-22 | Book 131. Chapter 16. A late night barbecue is held. Somebody's been following David. David does propose to Penelope, but he leaves something out. The date is approximate. |
| One Man's Family | | 1958-07-31 | Book 131, Chapter 35. "Today, Pinky explains the uses of adversity." |
| Conversation Between Two Sisters | | 1958-10-03 | Book 132. Chapter 5. |
| One Man's Family | | 1958-10-20 | Book 132. Chapter 15. Greta makes an announcement. |
| Mr. Todhunter Makes a Speech | | 1958-10-24 | Book 132. Chapter 20. Father Barbour prepares his speech before the Bankers and Brokers Club, ffity years after he was a founding member. The speech never gets delivered, Mr. Todhunter literally talked himself to death! A well-written episode. |
| Consider Martin Sings a Song at Midnight | | 1958-11-03 | Book 132. Chapter 25. Consider Martin returns home...under the influence. Plans are made to move consider elsewhere. |
| The Head of the House of Murray | | 1958-12-08 | Book 132. Chapter 49. Penelope comes to visit Uncle Paul. Hazel asks Penelope for a job in her fashion salon. |
| Red Letter Day at the Barbours | | 1958-12-22 | Book 132. Chapter 59. Good news from Tiburon. He's to be night manager at a new hotel. The job pays $100 a week to start. A letter from Greta has been received. |
| Jack Barbour on Waiting Up for Children | | 1958-12-26 | Book 132. Chapter 62. The family is waiting for the girls to come home; it's 1:30 A. M. |
| The Gift From Mrs. Swan | | 1958-12-30 | Book 133. Chapter 2. Ross is threatening a custody hearing; there's good news for Pinky. His short story has impressed a literary agent. |
| Consider Martin Sings a Song | | 1959-01-07 | Book 133. Chapter 7. Consider is at the hotel where Pinky's the night manager...and Pinky's in trouble with Mr. Sears. |
| Interruptions at the Top of the House | | 1959-01-14 | Book 133. Chapter 12. Joan tells Paul all about the custody hearing and Ross' complaints. Claudia tells Paul about the troubles of Mrs. Bennett. Hazel visits Paul to convey an invitation from Queenie Swan. |
| Seven Dates With Seven Women | | 1959-01-21 | Book 133. Chapter 17. A schoolmate of Sharon's has ambitious romantic plans. |
| Publicity for Penelope Lacey | | 1959-01-22 | Book 133. Chapter 18. A gossip column causes trouble, a visit to the penthouse. |
| Apology, Father Barbour Style | | 1959-01-28 | Book 133. Chapter 22. Pinky is owed an apology...will Father Barbour pay up? Pinky has words with Sharon about the married man she's seeing. |
| How to Set a Wedding Date | | 1959-02-04 | Book 133. Chapter 27. Has the wedding date been set between Joan and Ray? This is what it's going to be like with a man around the house! |
| Wedding Day in the Afternoon | | 1959-02-11 | Book 133. Chapter 32. There's a wedding this afternoon, and a glove in the glove compartment. |
| The Suspect | | 1959-02-18 | Book 133. Chapter 37. Who shot Penelope at the wedding? The investigation continues. |
| A Brief Mention of Sandra Savin | | 1959-02-26 | Book 133. Chapter 42. Father Barbour feels "like a young man of forty." Will Greta get married or wait a year? |
| Farwell to a Pretty Girl | | 1959-03-05 | Book 133. Chapter 47. Pinky still thinks Greta is "a good looking dame." Father Barbour has a premonition. |
| Pinky Makes an Announcement | | 1959-03-19 | Book 133. Chapter 57. Pinky is nursing a black eye...he's going to marry Greta after all! Paul is shocked. |
| Hank Takes a Forward Step | | 1959-03-25 | Book 133. Chapter 61. Hank and Greta are being given a house on Sea Cliff Drive by Consider Martin. Hank isn't too sure about this gift...and now, he's a Captain! The date is approximate. |
| Betty Drops a Bombshell | | 1959-03-26 | Book 133. Chapter 62. Greta still loves Pinky, and doesn't even know it! |
| The Once Happy Bride | | 1959-03-27 | Book 133. Chapter 63. Ross comes to spend time with the children, and touches a tender nerve with Greta. |
| Paul Discusses the Making of Mountains | | 1959-03-30 | Book 134. Chapter 1. Hank asks Paul what to do about Greta. |
| Girl With a Torch | | 1959-03-31 | Book 134. Chapter 2. |
| Big News for Pinky | | 1959-04-01 | Book 134. Chapter 3. |
| The Big Question: Gentleman or Cad? | | 1959-04-02 | Book 134. Chapter 4. |
| The Missing Bridegroom | | 1959-04-03 | Book 134. Chapter 5. |
| Message From a Happy Bride | | 1959-04-06 | Book 134. Chapter 6. |
| Report From Sears Savoy | | 1959-04-07 | Book 134. Chapter 7. |
| Betty Salvages a Lesson From Disaster | | 1959-04-08 | Book 134. Chapter 8. |
| Spotlight on the Unemployed | | 1959-04-09 | Book 134. Chapter 9. The date is approximate. |
| Rally Round the Flag Boys | | 1959-04-10 | Book 134. Chapter 10. |
| Dating, 1959 | | 1959-04-13 | Book 134. Chapter 11. |
| Gripman on a Boyhood Dream | | 1959-04-14 | Book 134. Chapter 12. |
| The First Quarrel | | 1959-04-15 | Book 134. Chapter 13. |
| Mutton Dressed As Lamb | | 1959-04-16 | Book 134. Chapter 14. |
| Glimpse of the Jungle | | 1959-04-17 | Book 134. Chapter 15. |
| Big News From Scotland | | 1959-04-20 | Book 134. Chapter 16. |
| The Homecoming | | 1959-04-21 | Book 134. Chapter 17. |
| Betty Lowers the Boom | | 1959-04-22 | Book 134. Chapter 18. |
| The Silent Partner Makes a Move | | 1959-04-23 | Book 134. Chapter 19. |
| Confessions of a Bridegroom | | 1959-04-24 | Book 134. Chapter 20. The last program of the series on network radio. None of the plot lines are resolved, but the show continued on "some stations" for another two weeks, ending May 8, 1959. |
| One Man's Family | | 1962-03-03 | Emily Dickson is trying to telephone Dan, but Dan doesn't want to take the call. Hazel is suspicious; Dan writes a very firm letter. |
| Walter Lawrence Pays a Call in Sea Cliff | | 1966-02-16 | Book 121, Chapter 34. A visit from Margaret...in a chauffered limosine. A phone call arrives from Pinky. There are no music cues during the program. |
| One Man's Family | | | Book 131, Chapter 48. "A slight case of annual sunburn." |
| One Man's Family | | | Not for broadcast. The New Zealand cast of the show sends greetings to the American cast. |
| Triplets and Redheads the Payoff in the Clifford Story | | | Book 69, Chapters 7 and 13. A promotional program (recorded March 27, 1949 or later) in which "the family" introduces itself for five and a half minutes (to station managers or sponsors?). Two abbreviated chapters of the story then follow. Chapter 7 (February 20, 1949): Only father Barbour can tell the triplets apart, and he's not saying how he does it. Chapter 13 (March 27, 1949): Robert Evans visits Father Barbour in the garden, which leads to a confrontation with Clifford. Father Barbour is reduced to tears. Clifford drives off in a "white hot rage," drives off a bridge and winds up in the hospital. |